November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures and important contributions of Native peoples.
Honoring Native American Heritage
Reflect and learn: Take time to explore the stories, traditions and achievements of Native American communities.
Recommended Resources
Native-Owned Businesses (ArcGIS Map)
Documentaries:
- Dawnland – Chronicles the untold story of Indigenous child removal in the U.S.
- Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World – Explores the influence of Native Americans on popular music
Books:
- An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Podcasts:
- All My Relations – Explores relationships to land, to ancestors and to each other
- Toasted Sister – Focuses on Native American food and culinary traditions
- Coffee & Quaq – Alaska Native perspectives on culture and contemporary issues
Learning & Development
Learning Week 2025 Recap
Thank you to everyone who participated in Learning Week last month! The sessions on leadership, soft skills and AI integration were a huge success. If you missed any, recordings and resources are available on Switch.Ai.
Favorite Learning Tools from Your Colleagues
- Skill Bites are short, focused 15-minute courses on emotional intelligence, people development and management
- Switch AI
- Skill Bites are short, focused 15-minute courses on emotional intelligence, people development and management
- Strong Brand Social for high-performance and sustainable social media marketing training
- Business Academy 2025: Online Learning Experience on Switch.ai
Lunch & Learn: Exploring Event Industry Certifications
Friday, Nov. 14, 12:30-1 p.m. ET
Explore a range of professional certifications from broad credentials like CMP and CEM to specialized designations in digital events and sustainability. Learn what each certification offers, who it’s for and how it can elevate your expertise and industry impact.
Helpful Resources
Documentaries:
- The First Monday in May – Follows the year-long planning of the Met Gala and the “China: Through the Looking Glass” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- DEFCON: The Documentary – A behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest hacking conference, focusing on the logistics and production of a massive, unconventional event
Books:
- The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice by Todd Henry (creativity in professional settings)
- The Invisible Industry: The Evolution of Trade Shows by Larry Kulchawik and Bob McGlincy
- In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events by Enrico Gallorini
Podcasts:
- #EventIcons: Weekly interviews with the biggest names in the events industry, covering trends, technology and best practices
- GatherGeeks by BizBash: Insider perspectives on major events, creative ideas and industry trends
Other Important Observances in November
- National Adoption Month
- National Gratitude Month
- National Career Development Month
- Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
- World Kindness Day (Nov. 13)
- Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13–19)
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov. 25)
Become a Champion
If you’re interested in joining the MCI USA Sustainability Champions, reach out at ussustainabilitychamps@wearemci.com or directly to Megan Weygandt at megan.weygandt@wearemci.com.
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